Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Leavenworth’s Sedge

Leavenworth’s Sedge 

Botanical name: carex leavenworthii 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: green/brown 

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: cut down to about 4 inches off of the ground in the late winter/early spring to promote new season growth 

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: groundcover/living mulch, edging, erosion control 

Special features: drought tolerant, clay tolerant 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the mid spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, clay 

Companion plants: ferns, stonecrop, wild columbine, goldenrod 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets but toxic for wildlife and livestock if ingested  

Invasive species: no